I FINALLY have a Lapsang back in my cuboard! I have definitely missed the smokiness. This version is serviceable but not as smoky as I was expecting based on the intense bacon/jerky aroma. I will gladly drink the rest of this package because it does nip the smoky craving, but will most likely return to Upton’s Lapsang Souchong Black Dragon after this package is gone.
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Formally known as mrawlins2
I am a former coffee drinker turned tea lover.
Black tea is probably my favorite type of tea, but I rather enjoy most types… I’m even developing a taste for pu-erh.
Rating Scale:
0-10: This tea is either flavorless or just plain undrinkable. I will avoid these teas in the future.
11-20: I was only able to make it through a few sips before pouring the tea out.
21-30: I may have been able to make it through the first cup but the thought of having another has me cringing.
31-40: Teas in this range are not horrible, but nothing I would seek out in the future.
41-60: Would drink if offered, but would not purchase for myself.
61-70: Okay, nothing special
71-80: Enjoyable, but I have to be in the mood for these. Probably would purchase if I found a really great price.
81-90: Pretty good tea, will probably be one of my favorites.
91-95: These teas are really excellent. I wouldn’t necessarily run out and buy more of these (just because there are so many teas out there that I haven’t tried), but I would miss this tea.
96-99: Terrific, very impressive.
100: This special rating is reserved for teas that are absolutely perfect in my opinion. I will only give out a rating of 100 to one tea per category (Earl Grey, unflavored black, dessert tea, Irish Breakfast, etc). These are teas that I really want to have around.
Perfect Teas so Far:
Earl Grey: Saint Isaac’s Blend (Russian Earl Grey) from Upton
Dessert Tea: Marco Polo from Mariage Freres
Unflavored Black: Emperor’s Red from Premium Steap
Location
Texas
You can check out Dr.Tea Lapsang is 9.99 for a pound.
I want to try that one, too. I love Upton’s Baker Street Afternoon Blend.